Johns Hopkins Health System Announces the Official Launch of Illustra Health

BALTIMORE, MDJohns Hopkins Health System today announced the official launch of Illustra Health, an advanced suite of analytics and implementation capabilities that transform the practice of population health. 

Designed by Johns Hopkins veterans, Illustra turns complex data into clear, prioritized actions with proven impact on financial performance. With strategic visibility, clinical alignment, and hands-on support, healthcare organizations improve clinical and financial outcomes, succeeding in value-based care faster and with greater confidence. 

“Illustra is built for leaders tired of chasing data, implementing reactive strategies, and waiting months for results,” says Sarah Kachur, President of Illustra Health. “We give clinical and analytics teams an intelligence layer that tells them exactly where to focus—and support them with proven tools and guidance.”

By combining proven analytics and Hopkins-tested best practices, Illustra delivers a results- optimized population health approach accompanied by a state-of-the art suite of advanced analytics and predictive models – enabling alignment across the organization in one easy-to-implement solution. 

  • Foundation in Johns Hopkins Excellence: Illustra combines academic rigor with real-world practicality, bridging the gap between sophisticated analytics and clinical action.
  • Strategic Command Center: Clear, prioritized actions – delivered through a user-friendly interface – and optimized for maximum clinical impact.
  • Expert Support: Our dedicated population health experts provide personalized strategic support and guidance to align your existing resources. 
  • Results-Focused Tracking: Measure what matters: clinical improvements, financial savings, and resource optimization. 

The launch of Illustra Health represents Johns Hopkins’ continued commitment to population health innovation and excellence. Building on the institution’s renowned Johns Hopkins ACG® System, which has provided risk adjustment and population health analytics to healthcare organizations worldwide for over three decades, Illustra Health extends this legacy with an easy-to-implement cloud-based solution purpose-built to support population health and value-based care. This new platform leverages the deep clinical and analytical expertise that has made Johns Hopkins a global leader in healthcare innovation.

“Illustra Health exemplifies how Johns Hopkins’ population health expertise can be precisely calibrated to address the evolving challenges in today’s healthcare landscape,” says board chair and JHHS President Kevin Sowers. “By combining rigorous clinical methodologies with strategic practical actions, we’re enabling organizations to achieve meaningful improvements in both patient outcomes and financial performance.”

Illustra Health is now available to healthcare organizations nationwide. For more information, visit https://illustra.health/ or contact 410-793-7185.

About Illustra

Illustra Health helps healthcare organizations improve outcomes and reduce total cost of care with a smarter, faster approach to population health management. Built by industry veterans from Johns Hopkins, Illustra Health transforms decades of expertise into a user-friendly intelligence layer that delivers real, measurable results. Through clear guidance, automated measurement, and personalized strategic support, Illustra empowers clinical and analytics leaders to shift from reactive problem-solving to proactive strategy – driving significant impact on patient outcomes and organizational performance. For more information, visit https://illustra.health

Read the official announcement on the Johns Hopkins Medicine website.

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